Cassette For Storage Of Medical Instruments

Patent No. EP3267922 (titled "Cassette For Storage Of Medical Instruments") was filed by Straumann Holding on Mar 7, 2016. The application was issued on Apr 28, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
AESCULAP	Jan 26, 2022	WINTER

Dossier Documents

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Oct 26, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Oct 26, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Jul 13, 2023
Advice of delivery
Jul 11, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Jul 11, 2023
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Jul 11, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 11, 2023
Decision rejecting the opposition
Jul 11, 2023
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Jul 11, 2023
Means of redress
Jul 11, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Jul 11, 2023
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Jul 11, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2023
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Jul 11, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jul 11, 2023
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 29, 2023
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Jun 23, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 19, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 19, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 4, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Apr 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 27, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Apr 27, 2023
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Apr 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 27, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 27, 2023
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Dec 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Dec 5, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 13, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 13, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 13, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Oct 12, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 12, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 12, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2022
Advice of delivery
Oct 4, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Oct 4, 2022
Information concerning oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Oct 4, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2022
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Oct 4, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Jun 27, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jun 21, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Jun 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Jun 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Jun 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Jun 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Jun 21, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Jun 21, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 21, 2022
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Mar 3, 2022
Document concerning representation
Mar 3, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 11, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Feb 11, 2022
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Jan 31, 2022
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jan 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jan 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jan 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jan 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jan 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jan 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jan 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jan 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jan 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jan 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jan 26, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jan 26, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Jan 26, 2022
Notice of opposition
Jan 26, 2022
Notice of opposition
May 12, 2021
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Apr 1, 2021
Decision to grant a European patent
Mar 23, 2021
Communication regarding the forthcoming grant
Feb 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 1, 2021
French translation of claims
Feb 1, 2021
German translation of the claims
Feb 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 24, 2020
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Sep 24, 2020
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Sep 24, 2020
Intention to grant (signatures)
Sep 24, 2020
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Sep 24, 2020
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Jul 13, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 13, 2020
Claims
Jul 13, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 13, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Jun 25, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 25, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jun 25, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Jun 25, 2020
Claims
Jun 25, 2020
Description
Jun 25, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 25, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Feb 26, 2020
Annex to the communication
Feb 26, 2020
Communication from the Examining Division
Jan 16, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Jan 16, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Jan 16, 2020
Claims
Jan 16, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jan 16, 2020
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Sep 10, 2019
Annex to the communication
Sep 10, 2019
Communication from the Examining Division
Aug 27, 2019
Examination started
May 17, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
May 17, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 17, 2019
Reply from applicant/patentee regarding third party observations
May 14, 2019
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Apr 18, 2019
Observations by third parties
May 16, 2018
Refund of fees
Apr 25, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 25, 2018
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Apr 25, 2018
Amended claims with annotations
Apr 25, 2018
Amendments received before examination
Apr 25, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 20, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Oct 17, 2017
Communication concerning correction of deficiencies in written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Oct 13, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 13, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 13, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Oct 10, 2017
Priority search results copy provided by EPO
Sep 25, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Sep 4, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 4, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Jul 19, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Oct 6, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Sep 15, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Sep 15, 2016
Published international application - A1
May 10, 2016
ISR: cited documents
May 9, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
May 9, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
May 9, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Mar 30, 2016
Notification of receipt of Search copy
Mar 16, 2016
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Mar 11, 2016
Request form for international application (copy for ISA/EP)
Mar 7, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 7, 2016
Abstract
Mar 7, 2016
Claims
Mar 7, 2016
Description
Mar 7, 2016
Document concerning fees and payments
Mar 7, 2016
Drawings
Mar 7, 2016
Electronic request for grant of an International application
Mar 7, 2016
Priority document (RO-procedure)

EP3267922

STRAUMANN HOLDING

Application Number: EP16709003A
Filing Date: Mar 7, 2016
Status: Opposition Rejected; Oct 27, 2023
Publication Date: Apr 28, 2021
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